Ukraine

Turkish drone maker Baykar has announced that it is building a new factory near Kyiv that will employ 500 people to produce its TB2 and TB3 models.

The Committee has determined the winners of the Taras Shevchenko National Prize of Ukraine for 2024, but will announce the names and works only after the publication of the presidential decree.

The US President has accused Donald Trump of intimidating Republicans into not voting for a bill to allocate additional funding for national security needs, including for Ukraine, Israel, and the southern border.

President Zelenskiy signs a decree establishing a new Unmanned Systems Force to develop drone capabilities and technologies in Ukraine, which Digital Transformation Minister Fedorov says will be crucial to modernizing the army and supporting Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia.

President of Ukraine Zelenskyy wished King Charles III a speedy recovery and conveyed support to the British royal family on behalf of Ukrainians.

Reconnaissance men from Ukraine's Group 13 unit have revealed details of their operation, during which they used surface drones to destroy the Russian missile ship Ivanivets in the Black Sea.

President Zelenskyy held a meeting on Ukraine's international activities for February, which will include daily talks and meetings to strengthen security agreements and support Ukrainian soldiers.

Zelenskyy emphasized to the IAEA Director General that the only way to prevent a nuclear incident at the Zaporizhzhia NPP is its complete demilitarization and de-occupation by Ukraine.

President Zelenskiy held a meeting on new security assurance agreements for Ukraine and said his country is working with several countries to develop ambitious agreements that will provide long-term support against Russian aggression.

According to a decree issued by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine proposes to create a separate branch of the military called the Unmanned Systems Forces to control unmanned aerial vehicles.

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration met with Ukrainian tennis player Diana Yastremska to discuss the development of tennis in the region after she reached the semifinals of the Australian Open.

Ukraine's First Deputy Minister of Defense held an online meeting with international partners to discuss improving Ukraine's military command structure and implementing Euro-Atlantic principles and practices, as well as coordinating responses to future security threats.

The deputy mayors of Vinnytsia declared millions in savings, numerous real estate properties, and high salaries, the highest of which was almost UAH 800,000 per year for Serhiy Tymoshchuk.

The NACP has identified corruption risks in the draft laws on changes to bankruptcy procedures and land market liberalization.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister said that any changes in the Ukrainian government or military leadership would not affect relations with Western allies, as they respect the president's authority to appoint officials.

The government has transferred almost UAH 4. 5 billion to local budgets in eleven regions for programs to restore social and critical infrastructure damaged by the war.

The SBU eliminated several traitors and war criminals on the occupied Ukrainian territories and in Russia, including Ilya Kiva and Vladlen Tatarsky.

According to the documents, in 2022, Russia intended to produce 6,000 Iranian drones under license within 2. 5 years. The total price of the production contract, including the transfer of technology, equipment, components, and software, is 108.5 billion rubles ($1 billion 750 million).

Ukraine is modernizing the Danube Shipping Company's river fleet in cooperation with international partners to replace outdated engines and make the fleet more modern and environmentally friendly.

In 2024, farmers in Ukraine will continue to receive state aid. In particular, budget subsidies for cattle, goats and sheep will be restored.

The Portuguese foreign minister and his Ukrainian counterpart discussed Portugal's continued support for Ukraine's financial and military problems in the context of the war with Russia.

Ukraine and Portugal discussed Portugal's accession to the air coalition in support of Ukraine and the reconstruction of schools damaged during the war.

Russia has launched a new hybrid war against Georgia, using various tools in response to its failure to break Ukraine, Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has said.

Ukraine's international reserves fell to $38. 5 bn in January due to a reduction in foreign aid and debt payments, despite the fact that the government received $898.9 mn in foreign currency.

The key strengths of the Ukrainian economy are its resource potential, proximity to the EU market and opportunities for export industries, while its main weaknesses are an aging population, population decline and proximity to Russia, according to energy expert Oleksandr Katsuba.

russian occupants in Zaporizhzhia region are forcing farmers to sell grain and agricultural products to a state-owned operator at below-market prices and delaying payments for up to six months.

Ukraine continues to deepen its cooperation with the OECD, and full membership is one of the country's priorities, according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.

France and Ukraine discussed joint projects to restore Ukraine's critical infrastructure and transportation sector, with a focus on repairing railways and improving water supply.

Parliament Speaker Stefanchuk met with his Bulgarian counterpart to discuss Ukraine's path to the EU and NATO, Bulgaria's support for Ukraine through military aid, and the confiscation of Russian assets to compensate for war damage.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine denied that diplomats had abandoned the Ukrainian citizen detained in Thailand, saying that the embassy had been assisting him since his detention for overstaying his visa and was now organizing his return to Ukraine.